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James P. Lyons graduated with honors, in the top 5% of his class, from Widener University School of Law in 1987. In that same year, he began his legal career as a prosecutor in the... more

James P. Lyons graduated with honors, in the top 5% of his class, from Widener University School of Law in 1987. In that same year, he began his legal career as a prosecutor in the Philadelphia District Attorney's office. He was recognized as a superior trial attorney and soon was assigned to prosecute exclusively serious, violent crimes. In 1992, Mr. Lyons entered private practice. He h...view profile

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When my son was (then) 4 years old, he was trying to understand what I do when I leave the house every day in my coat and tie, briefcase in hand. The word "lawyer" was of course... more

When my son was (then) 4 years old, he was trying to understand what I do when I leave the house every day in my coat and tie, briefcase in hand. The word "lawyer" was of course meaningless to him. I considered how to put what is a complicated daily professional life into its simplest terms. How do you boil down something which is seemingly vast and complicated to its elemental essence and s...view profile

9.3

If you are suspected of a crime or charged with a violation of law, you may require the services of a criminal defense attorney to present your defense or negotiate a penalty. As different rules and procedures exist for different offenses, you should seek a criminal defense attorney who has worked on your particular type of case to provide you with the best defense. An experienced criminal defense attorney knows what information the government will need to prove your guilt. The defense attorney will also know what information you need to prove your innocence, including whether there are any legal rules justifying your actions.